US President Donald Trump has called upon Republican lawmakers to extend a law that allows American spy agencies to surveil foreigners abroad, emphasizing that Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA 702) is crucial for the US military.
Trump urged lawmakers to use data drawn from US digital infrastructure before the authorization expires next week, citing the importance of FISA 702 in the country's military operations.
He claimed that the US military 'desperately needs FISA 702,' pointing to the country's 'tremendous success' in Venezuela and Iran as evidence.
Trump also referenced a letter from Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine, who warned lawmakers that the authority is 'critical' to intelligence operations and underscored the stakes if Congress fails to act.
